Friday, August 28, 2015

Wool Applique Folk Art Blog Tour ~ my day

I was so pleased, delighted and a little nervous to be invited to participate in this blog tour....as I am not much for writing....stitching, appliquing, quilting are my stronger areas of creativity but I am such an ardent admirer of Rebekah L. Smith's here I go.....
About a year ago while enjoying the pleasures of Pintrest I came across a wool piece, so unique, so different in style that I had to immediately research who was the artistic, brilliant, clever, expert, ingenious, masterly, proficient, skilled wool craftsperson ~ Rebekah L. Smith
Be still my heart, I was smitten, head over heels, gaga, in awe of all the marvelous works in wool that she had created. I began following her blog, website, Facebook page....darn near a stalker!

I was finally lucky and quick enough to purchase one of her finished goods.....a covered box with a sweet wool applique lid, my treasured piece sits right next to my stitching chair holding my threads inside while using the lid for my needles.....her work feeds my soul daily with inspiration.

I'm over the moon with excitement to not only be able to meet Rebekah in September at the San Diego Quilt Show but to be able to learn from her while taking her class....
For Needles and Threads ~ Sewing Caddy

Rebekah has energized, awakened and influenced many of us with folk art style of wool work....so if you love wool, applique and folk art this book is a must needed addition to your creating library.

CT Publishing is kindly giving away one of Rebekah's books to a lucky winner on my blog.....to enter simply leave a comment on my blog and email info so I can contact you for mailing address....I will pick a winner on Sunday August 30th

Cheri, so glad you discovered Rebekah's work--how wonderful that you'll be able to take a class from her soon! And oh, how the little girl and the kitten at the end of your post steal the show! :) Your creations here on your blog are lovely. It's nice to meet a new-to-me creative stitcher. Would love to win the book. :) hoffhouse@hotmail.com

Her work is very distinctive, as is yours. Love them both. Have fun at the San Diego quilt show. It is on my bucket list. Thanks for the chance to win the book. Lucy and the kitten are perfect models to show it off.

I have been working with wool for a several years, but have only started appliqueing(sp?)with it for about 2 years now. Would love to win this book and take a peek inside. I'm sure there's still a lot to learn and am always looking for new ideas! Colleen

Bless your heart in two accounts....you have a "jump button to get to comment form"

Two besides having a visually appealing blog it is a fun read and now made "funner" with a great wool appliqué book give-away. What an interesting book. Love books and am being captured by wool appliqué. Who knew my old work suits and clothes could have a second life.... :0)

I am a newbie to Rebekah's gorgeous designs. Last year I broke my knee in a car accident and during the 2 months that I was confined to my recliner I discovered wool applique, needle turn applique and punch needle....I am hooked!!

I love wool applique. It was awhile before I felt confident enough to begin a project and very happy that I did not give up. I would love to win this book. Thank you for the opportunity. Quilter_mar@email.msn.com

OMG! I saw this book and some store samples from it at my LQS and fell madly in love! Bought it!! If lucky enough to win a copy, I'd give it to my sister who also loves wool applique and folk art charm!

Cheri--I am a huge fan of YOUR work too and I agree that Rebekah's style is a beautiful, unique contribution to the world of wool applique. How lucky you are to take a workshop with her. I would love to win her book !!bittomom@sbcglobal.net

Rebecca's book looks wonderful! I don't have it in my library as yet. I know many are enjoying it. I would love to win it! Thanks so much Cheri! And I love your little model!! Miss Lucy is so darn cute!!!! Hugs, Lori

Just discovered this amazing new designer. Cannot wait to really start my search. Would love to win a copy but I have to purchase this book. Love it when you discover something new and different. It just makes me giddy!!!!!!!!!!!

Am so glad to see your blog post - have missed you. Love your book "model" -what a cutie! Thank you for the chance to win this book -- it looks so yummy! Would love to win it and make some of the fun looking projects! HUGS... and stitches from queenbeechefathotmaildotcom

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